Smartsheet vs Motion
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Project Management Software and The 11 Best Task Management Software (2026). Last verified June 4, 2026.
The short answer
Smartsheet ranks higher on Top 11 (#5 vs #11) for Teams planning work, tasks, and timelines / Team leads and PMs choosing task management software (Asana vs Monday vs ClickUp vs Todoist). The power of a PM tool with the familiarity of a spreadsheet.
At a glance
| Smartsheet | Motion | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #5 / The 11 Best Project Management Software | #11 / The 11 Best Task Management Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.5 | 7.2 |
| Best for | Spreadsheet-powered project management | AI-powered automated scheduling |
| Pricing | $$ ($7 to $25/user/mo) | $$$ ($19 to $34/user/mo) |
| HQ | Bellevue, USA | Remote |
| Founded | 2005 | 2019 |
Motion
A compelling wildcard that uses AI to automatically schedule your tasks.
www.usemotion.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Task Management Software (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.